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Shorten curtains with IKEA SY iron-on hemming strip: 6 steps

Measure, fold, position and press the SY strip to hem curtains without sewing. Avoid fabric that only tolerates low-temperature ironing.

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IKEA SY iron-on hemming strip (article 101.832.16) is a 10 m nylon product. The maker describes positioning it within a folded curtain hem and using two parallel strips on heavier fabric. It is unsuitable where the textile requires low-temperature ironing. Follow both product and fabric instructions. The image is a generic curtain, not SY or its installation.

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1. Check fabric compatibility: Read the curtain care label and SY directions. If the fabric allows only low-temperature ironing, do not use SY; choose another hemming method.
2. Measure while hanging: Set your desired clearance from the floor or sill, then mark the new hem. Avoid cutting fabric until the fold fits.
3. Fold and test heat: Arrange a safe pressing surface, fold the bottom edge and check the length. Test an inconspicuous spot for heat damage.
4. Insert the tape: Place SY flat between the fabric layers inside the fold, without protruding. The manufacturer describes two parallel strips for thicker fabric.
5. Press according to both instructions: Respect the SY directions and fabric temperature limit. Never leave a hot iron unattended and keep children and pets away.
6. Cool and inspect: After cooling, inspect the bonded hem and length. For laundering, follow the stricter care instructions of curtain and SY; do not pull on a loose edge.

IKEA KoreaSY iron-on hemming strip, 101.832.16 ↗Manufacturer specifications: 10 m, nylon, iron-on hemming, two parallel strips for thicker fabric, unsuitable for fabrics requiring low temperature ironing.IKEA JapanSY iron-on hemming strip, 101.832.16 ↗Official Japanese regional product details confirm 101.832.16 and matching instructions.Wikimedia CommonsCurtain.jpg ↗Original photo by Aditya thaokar, per-file CC BY-SA 3.0 confirmed; generic curtain not IKEA product.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia - technical ↗Technical reuse guidance permits direct hotlinking; distinct individual file license/credit conditions were checked separately.

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